A Weekend in Cebu and CDO
It was a challenging weekend – three consecutive mornings spent in three different airports, in three different cities. This is the upside and the downside[…]
2011 Travel Highlights
While excitement at work kicked in pretty hard for me in 2011, it also hindered me to do a lot of exploring outside of my[…]
First-time in Kanlaon
Mt. Kanlaon is shrouded in mystery. I grew up hearing tales of hermits, fairies and other enchantments that happen around the tallest peak in the[…]
First-time in Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa
My trip this year to Cebu, particularly to Mactan, brought back memories of a luxurious stay I did three years back in another resort within[…]
A First-time Traveler’s 3 Best Kept Secret Islands
I have three best kept secret islands found in my country, the Philippines, but I’m letting these out of the bag. With more and more[…]
First-time in Plantation Bay
The Plantation Bay Resort and Spa always grace the pages of travel magazines. I’ve seen photos of friends who stayed in this luxurious resort located[…]
First-time in Danao, Cebu: work and vacation in one
There I was again traveling alone. It usually happens whenever I travel for business wherein I would be left to my own devices. Having been[…]
First-time in Malatapay Beach Resort, Negros Oriental
Right after our plane touched down in the runway of the Dumaguete City airport, at the capital of the Negros Oriental province in the Visayas[…]
First-time in Kaitulari Resort, Philippines
Before it’s name came about, it was only referred to as “Kay To(to) Larry”, which literally means “Larry’s Place” or “Toto Larry’s Place”, with “toto”[…]
First-time in the Ruins, Talisay
I went home last Christmas with a mission: to visit another tourist spot in my own province. It helps to know what’s going on in[…]
First-time in Cebu City: The Queen City of the Philippines
With a stroke of imagination and a palette of vibrant words, let me paint for you the sprawling canvas of Cebu City. Imagine a tapestry[…]
First-time to volunteer vacation in Oriental Mindoro
The eastern side of the Mindoro Island—Oriental Mindoro—is known for the white sand beach at Puerto Galera. Apart from Boracay, it is one of the[…]
Bacolod City: A Vibrant Destination for Food and Festivals
As you step into Bacolod City, a wondrous realm unfolds before your eyes. It is a place where happiness swirls in graceful pirouettes, emanating from[…]
First-time in Boracay: Experiencing the Island Paradise
Out of the glistening waters of the Philippines, Boracay emerges as a tropical paradise that captures the hearts of wanderers seeking an idyllic getaway. With[…]
First-time in Negros Oriental: A Paradise in the Philippines
To tourists and travelers, Negros Oriental is the eastern part of the two-province-one-island Negros, which is located in the Visayas area of the Philippines. To[…]